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kingship


king·ship

noun \ˈkiŋ-ˌship\

Definition of KINGSHIP

1
: the position, office, or dignity of a king
2
: the personality of a king
3
: government by a king

Examples of KINGSHIP

  1. He has all the traits required for kingship.

First Known Use of KINGSHIP

14th century

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